Use of a composition for topical application in the auditory canal comprising 5% to 40% by weight on the total weight of the composition of an ester of vitamin E with a carboxylic acid of formula R COOH in which R is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 19 carbon atoms or an alkenyl or alkynyl radical having from 2 to 19 carbon atoms and an oily vehicle selected from the group comprising hydrogenated polyisobutene hydrogenated polydecene and mixtures of hydrogenated polyisobutene and/or hydrogenated polydecene with hydrogenated polyolefins in particular hydrogenated C C hydrogenated polyolefins Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cyclopentasiloxane and mixtures thereof the composition can be used to remove earwax from the auditory canal as well as to normalize the epithelium of the auditory canal in cases of friction stress in individuals wearing hearing aids or in individuals using earplugs as hearing protection.
